ENCELADE by Marc Antoine Barrois: Interview and Fragrance Review
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The world first encountered Lotus Pollinator by Phoenix Botanicals in 2017. A unisex fragrance belonging to the east and floral families. The author of this composition is Irina Adam, and that explains a lot.
Behind this fragrance stands the United States and its rich perfumery heritage. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is highly persistent and lasts on the skin for up to 8–10 hours, gradually revealing its notes and allowing you to enjoy the full bouquet throughout the day
The scent is clearly present near you, but it does not fill the entire space
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The note pyramid of Lotus Pollinator evolves as a living composition, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The signature of Phoenix Botanicals is evident in the way notes appear and fade. Every decision feels deliberate, and the structure feels complete all the way through.
The accord profile rests on these accords: Animalistic, Balsamic, Citrus and Gourmet forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Floral, Wood, Amber and Spicy enrich the profile without taking over. The profile is unisex, which makes the scent profile easier to read.
Without strict stage separation the fragrance opens as a single chord with a voluminous floral mood: Ambergris, Artichoke, Beeswax, Bergamot, Champaca, Clove and Green Tea.
The deeper layers are felt as a continuous motion from lift to depth, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Ambery, Fruit, Animals and Citrus. The framework further includes Floral, Drinks, Sweet and Balsamic.
Overall Lotus Pollinator holds a coherent structure — the start forms character, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the scent structures best understood through real development.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Phoenix Botanicals |
| Segment | Natural perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://www.phoenixbotanicals.com |
| Year of production | 2017 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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